MTAhopefullMatt Posted April 13, 2015 Share #4626 Posted April 13, 2015 @Subwayguy, thanks for the explanation. Are May and January the only times when retirements become effective? So those would be the times that Transit could accurately estimate their staffing needs for the rest of the year? I guess the big picture, unanswered question is how much more hiring will actually take place before this list expires in Sept. 2016. They've hired up to #3344 and I think they've certified to roughly 4600. Do they typically reach the end of the certification before the list expires? My fear is that there will be a multi-year hiring freeze, but I suppose they will need to replace people who retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted April 13, 2015 Share #4627 Posted April 13, 2015 i really hope they hit the 4600 mark before sept 2016..im at 41xx waiting patiently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dainty2200 Posted April 13, 2015 Share #4628 Posted April 13, 2015 Can someone explain to me wht is meant by certified. I see someone wrote they hired 3344 and certified to roughly 4600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixRising Posted April 13, 2015 Share #4629 Posted April 13, 2015 Being certified means you're on a potential list of future hires. As in 4,618 are certified. However, only 3,344 of that 4,618 have actually been hired to date. Hope that explains your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dainty2200 Posted April 13, 2015 Share #4630 Posted April 13, 2015 Ok got it..one time i was under a conductor list number and i received a letter offering me a position of bus operator. I took it. Another time i was under track worker exam and i received a letter stating that by the time the list expires my number will not be called but they offered me a position of a cleaner which i denied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted April 13, 2015 Share #4631 Posted April 13, 2015 Dainty, mind me asking whats your list#? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dainty2200 Posted April 13, 2015 Share #4632 Posted April 13, 2015 Im way up there in the 5000s I highly doubt they get to my number Its crazy that there are 11078 people thats eligible are on this list. And only 3344 have be appointed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted April 14, 2015 Share #4633 Posted April 14, 2015 @Subwayguy, thanks for the explanation. Are May and January the only times when retirements become effective? So those would be the times that Transit could accurately estimate their staffing needs for the rest of the year? I guess the big picture, unanswered question is how much more hiring will actually take place before this list expires in Sept. 2016. They've hired up to #3344 and I think they've certified to roughly 4600. Do they typically reach the end of the certification before the list expires? My fear is that there will be a multi-year hiring freeze, but I suppose they will need to replace people who retire. No. But many retirements tend to take place around that time frame because in May is when annual allotments of sick balances come in, so people who are eligible for sick leave payout can retire in May and add to their terminal leave pay (or use the rest of their sick time if trying to zero their balance). In December/January is when vacation accruals from the previous year come in, so a lot of retirees will pick the first 5 weeks of the New Year as vacation, retire, and not come back from their vacation. By doing it this way, their last day of service is the end of their vacation, but their last actual day of work is much sooner. And by doing this at the beginning of the year (as opposed to the end), they avoid having to work most of the year without using their vacation, instead taking it immediately. Other retirements happen throughout the year...as well as promotions, demotions, people resigning, etc. so staffing is a year round issue. Retirements do tend to "bunch" around those times, and they are aware of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4634 Posted April 15, 2015 i just called livingston and was told they just got the approval to hire 140 more people ,usually 140 mean 3 times more then this due to people declining ,never getting there letters on time or at all or not qualified..i told her my list number 41xx and said i should be called in by end of this year..so it still keeps my hopes up..i just wanted to update you guys who are next on the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixRising Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4635 Posted April 15, 2015 I just spoke with Ms. Rivera myself. She didn't divulge nor did I ask how many approvals did she received. She asked my list number (34xx) and told me to expect a letter in the mail pretty soon. So I'm just excited for this opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4636 Posted April 15, 2015 good luck Loydmike, your name will soon be called..one day i will be in your shoes ..its just a waiting game now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAhopefullMatt Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4637 Posted April 15, 2015 Great news. I've been checking the mailbox every day, but maybe now there might actually be a letter in it from Transit in the next few months. @LoydMike, hopefully you'll be in school car in the next class or so. My wait is a bit longer (37xx). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixRising Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4638 Posted April 15, 2015 Thank you guys. I'm hopeful you guys will get your letters sooner than later. I'll keep everybody posted when I gather more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakeman Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4639 Posted April 15, 2015 I've been told to report to 180 Livingston street on Tues for processing! Thank God!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixRising Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4640 Posted April 15, 2015 Congrats Brakeman!!! Did you find this out via phone or mail? I can't wait to check my mail to find out what date I'll begin my processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4641 Posted April 15, 2015 I've been told to report to 180 Livingston street on Tues for processing! Thank God!!What is your list # range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4642 Posted April 15, 2015 that is good news, hope the list moves fast lol those that got letters , can you guys post up your list# so we can get an idea were we stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixRising Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4643 Posted April 15, 2015 My list range is 34xx? How about yours? Will do tprashad0719. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4644 Posted April 15, 2015 loyd i can see you getting your letter this month..keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakeman Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4645 Posted April 15, 2015 I called,my list#32XX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixRising Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4646 Posted April 15, 2015 Ok thanx and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakeman Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4647 Posted April 15, 2015 They should be calling you very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4648 Posted April 15, 2015 Just got off the phone with Ms. Rivera. A very helpful person I might add. No School Car classes this month. Next, School Car class will be on May 18. Sit tight everyone, it's coming!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulTO Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4649 Posted April 15, 2015 Good news for you guys! I'm sure I don't have to tell you to make sure you have all your stuff in order. It would suck to come this far and get held up over something simple. I seen a few people get held up after waiting all day. Oh get there EARLY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAhopefullMatt Posted April 16, 2015 Share #4650 Posted April 16, 2015 @HopefulTO, what do people get held up for? I understand we need to get to 180 Livingston early. Do you mean missing records? What do people forget to bring? Also, are they still doing the initial appointment for drug test by letter, than calling you to come back for the all-day physical exam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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